Serato DJ Pro:

Serato DJ Pro delivers all the features and performance to meet the demands of DJs at the top of their game and sets the new standard for digital DJ software.

DJ Class Options:

DJ 101 Basic Beginner:

Cost: $695​Hours: 10 hoursAverage: 2 weeks​DJ 101 provides a preliminary understanding of today’s DJ gear, basic mixing and scratching techniques, and the history and culture. No matter what your genre of choice is, we provide the basic core fundamentals that can be used with every style of music. Get acquainted with your personal workstation which is full of the best equipment in the business including Technics 1210 turntables and Rane mixers. Create your own unique DJ name and learn how to mix tracks as well as basic scratch theory. ​

DJ class basic to professional

Cost: $3780.00​Hours: 65 hoursAverage: 12 weeks

Seratodj

Serato Scratch Live is more bare bones, but not lacking anything. The program stays true to the original roots of DJ’ing with little-to-no bells & whistles. It is designed with the traditional DJ in mind; the ones who had the power to make or break taste like Gaslamp Killer, Mix Master Mike, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Old school philosophy, new school technology.

dj 101

DJ 101 provides a preliminary understanding of today’s DJ gear, basic mixing and scratching techniques, and the history and culture of Djing for the ultimate beginner. No matter what your genre of choice is, we provide the basic core fundamentals that can be used with every style of music. Get acquainted with your personal workstation which is full of the best equipment in the business including Technics 1210 turntables and Rane 56S mixers. Create your own unique DJ name and learn how to mix tracks as well as basic scratch theory.

DJ 102 teaches the intermediate principles of mixing, no matter what genre you want to spin. Whether you're into house, rock, hip-hop, dubstep, or any other type of music, Dub Academy will teach you how to mix it. You will also get a detailed understanding of Serato Scratch Live and learn how to setup gear, configure different hookups, and trouble shooting.

DJ 103

This class is special invite only. DJ 103 is extremely intense and where you will determine what type of DJ you wish to become. 103 revisits and adds upon the core mixing techniques that you have developed in your previous courses. Here we help you prepare your set by using group practice techniques, introducing the aspects of improvisation and time constraints, proper volume control & EQing to create smooth transitions. 103 Students are by Invitation Only by the Head Instructor. Students will be performing in a Club Environment & Advanced 103 students will be performing at Clubs, Private functions, Weddings, and Corporate Events. When you graduate DJ 103, you will be able to perform at several public venues in a 2x4 exchange, mixing your own personal music.Mixing is improvisational vs pre-planned.

traktordj

TRAKTOR is filled with effects and comes with a beat grid which makes it more of an asset for those performance DJ’s like A-Trak, Q-Bert & DJ Kraze. For those looking to perform their favorites with their own spin on it, Traktor is the way to go. It requires more effort from the user in making the program work for them, but this customizability aspect is what draws most to TRAKTOR from the start.

dj 101

DJ 101 provides a basic introduction into Native Instruments DJ Software Traktor. Basic mixing and scratching techniques, while learning history and culture of Djing for beginner DJ's. No matter what your genre of choice is, we provide the basic core fundamentals that can be used with every style of music. Get acquainted with your personal workstation which is full of the best equipment in the business including Technics 1210 turntables and Rane 56S mixers. Create your own unique DJ name and learn how to mix tracks as well as basic scratch theory.

dj 102

DJ 102 will dig deeper into the programming of TRAKTOR. Learning how to completely map your X1 Controller to your specific dj needs. You will also increase your DJ knowledge by refining what you started in 101.

Transitions

Song Structure

Cross-Genre Mixing

DJ 102 teaches the intermediate principles of mixing, no matter what genre you want to spin. Whether you're into house, rock, hip-hop, dubstep, or any other type of music, Dub Academy will teach you how to mix it. Dub Academy will also give you the complete dj experience by allowing you to play in a audience environment.

DJ 103

This class is special invite only. DJ 103 will allow you to experience the power of using the S4 controller. 103 revisits and adds upon the core mixing techniques that you have developed in your previous courses. Here we go even deeper into the power of Traktor as you are capable of doing more than just mix a song you can completely restructure, remix, and create an entire new song using standard Traktor samples or pieces of you favorite tracks. 103 Students are by Invitation Only by the Head Instructor.

Turntablism

the mystery of ﻿the sc﻿ratch﻿ unveiled

Since the beginning of DJ'ing, enthusiasts have always wondered, "What ﻿is﻿ that wicki wicki sound?". Answers to this question have been given in many different forms. From the founder of the scratch, Grand Wizard Theodore, to the early pioneers and innovators like DJ Qbert, the new school of controllers and software turntablism through DJ Shiftee and DJ Craze have enabled us to share this vision that's taken years to perfect.

kid slyce's scratch routine

Watch Kid Slyce, demonstrate some of the skills you can learn upon completion of our Turntablism 102 class.

turntablism 101 $39﻿5

OverviewTurntablism 101 provides a complete overview, from basic scratching to juggling to more advanced techniques. This class will allow you to learn every aspect of the craft. From the inexperienced DJ to veterans looking to polish their skills, we will guide you through your developmental stages of scratching and get you refining your patterns and perfecting the art Turntablism.

What You Will Learn

Faders

Pitch Control

Plattes

EQ

Basic Scratches

Intro to Turntablism Theory

Principles of Mixings

Beat Matching

GraduationTo graduate you must perform on our instructor station and meet specific requirements by the instructor. This will be your first performance, so invite your friends and family!

turntablism 102 $39﻿5

OverviewTurntablism 102 picks up right where 101 left off. We build upon previously learned techniques to expand your scratch vocabulary while introducing a live aspect not seen in our other DJ courses. We dive further into advanced scratch theory and battle techniques that expand upon your performance skills.

traktor control s2 & s4

pioneer ddj-sx

Pioneer’s DDJ-SX DJ controller utilizes the Serato software as the basis for its control layout and ergonomic design, taking advantage of the software’s features and integrating special trigger pads and controls.

cdj's

Pioneer Electronics CDJs allow analogue control of music from CDs,usually using an emulated vinyl control surface.